Damascus College vs Mount Clear College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 719 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Damascus College
Mount Clear · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,215 students · ICSEA 1052
Mount Clear College
Mount Clear · Government high school · 7-12
982 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Damascus College Mount Clear VIC | Mount Clear College Mount Clear VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #118 of 348 | #234 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #348 of 1,472 | #811 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,215 | 982 |
| Girls / boys | 656 / 559 | 490 / 492 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 234 | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | 158 | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.4% | 1.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 104.1 | 80.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 61.9 | 46.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mount Clear 3350 | Mount Clear 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.damascus.vic.edu.au | mountclearcollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Damascus College scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 46.4).
- •Damascus College has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Damascus College is the larger school with 1,215 students compared with 982.
- •Damascus College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -8%).
- •Damascus College is a catholic school while Mount Clear College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Damascus College better than Mount Clear College?
On the Success Index, Damascus College ranks higher (67.4 vs 46.4 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Damascus College and Mount Clear College?
About 719 m in a straight line, between Mount Clear and Mount Clear in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Damascus College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Clear College has 12.1.
How do Damascus College and Mount Clear College rank in VIC?
Damascus College is 118th of 348 and Mount Clear College is 234th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.